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Offline snag

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Donation bow???
« on: March 22, 2011, 09:52:00 AM »
A friend, who will remain anonymous, wants to donate a new bow to a veteran. He wants it to go to a man who would love to get into archery/bowhunting but right now just can't afford a bow. Is there a way to find such a man and to verify he is the real deal without being scammed?
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Re: Donation bow???
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2011, 09:57:00 AM »
Snag on the web I would say no,I would suggest he put the bow up for giveaway to someone he knows that can put it in the hands of a vet that needs it.
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Re: Donation bow???
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2011, 10:39:00 AM »
I'm a vet and am currently looking for a bow for a beginner.  PM on the way.
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Re: Donation bow???
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2011, 11:10:00 AM »
Check with your local veterans service officer, you may very well find someone close to home.


 http://www.oregon.gov/ODVA/VSODIRECT/
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Re: Donation bow???
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2011, 11:13:00 AM »
Good suggestion centaur.
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Re: Donation bow???
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2011, 11:16:00 AM »
I have done it twice Sang and never doubted the individuals credentials. I figured if they were dishonest, they would have to live with it.
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Re: Donation bow???
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2011, 11:54:00 AM »
I don't think the VA will give out info about veterans.  If you tell them what you want to do, they may pass on your info to a veteran that is interested and then they could contact you.  All veterans should have a DD214 given to them after discharge.  If they save a copy at their local courthouse/county recorders office, it then becomes public record.  Or you could try to contact your local VFW hall to see if there's anyone interested there.
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Re: Donation bow???
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2011, 12:21:00 PM »
Centaur, great idea. I appreciate the lead.
David
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Re: Donation bow???
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2011, 04:17:00 PM »
http://www.michiganlongbow.org/ccac.htm

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Re: Donation bow???
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2011, 04:21:00 PM »
How about your local American Legion or VFW hall?
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